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Lithotrispy treatment have any side effect?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Lithotripsy: A single lithotripsy treatment probably has no ill effects. High blood pressure may be a side effect with multiple lithotripsies.

Dr Krick and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2014

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I am 40 w history of 3 stones. Had lithotripsy to remove stone in right Kidney 4 mths ago. Follow up US normal, but now have mild intermittent pain on left side. blood shows BUN of 20 (high end of normal) & Creatine of 1.09 (past ~1.0). Significant?

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I have been diagnosed with kidney stones..One stone size is 12mm,So I have planned for laser surgery; lithotripsy for removal of stone.So dos and don'ts after the surgery and any complications or side effects?

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